Male Name
Eachann
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
animals
brown
colors
horses
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
64/100
classic120%
mature65%
formal80%
upper class65%
natural65%
wholesome65%
strong100%
strange175%
complex100%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
Eachann is a masculine given name in Scottish Gaelic, derived from the Old Irish name Echdonn, meaning 'brown horse'. The name is composed of two elements: 'each', meaning 'horse', and 'donn', which can mean either 'brown' or 'lord'. The name has historical significance among the chiefs of Clan MacLean and has been Anglicized as Hector, although the two names are etymologically unrelated.
Etymology
Original Form:
Echdonn
Evolution:
The early Gaelic form of the name, Eachdonn, was sometimes confused with the Norse name Hakon, despite their unrelated etymologies. Over time, Eachann became a common form of the name in Scottish Gael...
Source:
Old Irish